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Fall / CollapseNovember 26, 2003CPSC #04042

CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart

Product
Lighting
Units affected
500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This is an 8-inch, stuffed, plush Santa decoration with a bean bag-type fill material. Santa is outfitted in a traditional red and white suit with black and white spotted trim. He is wearing green gloves and black boots. Model #UX UGF 121J and UPC 61526 09253 are written on the display tag.

Hazard

The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from October 2003 through November 2003, for less than $5.

Photos

Recalled Cloth Santa decoration
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